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Russia Could Mine Bitcoin and Other Cryptocurrencies to Evade Sanctions, IMF Warns

Russia could use cryptocurrency mining to evade sanctions, according to the IMF. The IMF warned in its new report that sanctioned countries like Russia could use cryptocurrencies and significantly boost…

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Ireland Bans Crypto Donations for Political Parties Fearing Russian Intervention (Report)

Citing fears of Russian intervention, Irish authorities have implemented new integrity rules that prohibit political donations sent in the form of cryptocurrencies. The nation has also incorporated stricter rules on…

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FBI, US Treasury Department Warn About North Korean-Backed Crypto Hackers

Leading American agencies, including the FBI, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), and the Treasury Department, alerted that North Korean-sponsored hackers seek to exploit crypto firms and exchanges in…

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